“I like being single. I am always there when I need me.” - Art Leo One question I’m asked by new entrepreneurs is whether one person can be his or her own company. The short answer is: Yes. … [Read more...]
Start-Up Scenarios
“...your body of work is what people remember you for.” - Brian Boitano Last month we reviewed some questions worth asking your legal advisor in the early days of your business. We received some “what if” questions and scenarios that we can explore this week. While each business operates differently and there are no “one-size-fits-all” answers, … [Read more...]
A Start-Up State of Mind
If your needs aren’t being met, drop some of your needs. -- George Carlin In business, you should always think like you’re operating a start-up. So even if you expand to fifty franchise locations, always be of the mindset that it’s an uphill battle. I’ve had to restart my firm a few times, so I know what it’s like to take that point of view. … [Read more...]
Getting Started
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into smaller manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.” –Mark Twain On Tuesday we discussed the common types of businesses and some factors you should consider when figuring out what yours will … [Read more...]
What Type of Businesses Should You Start?
It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” ― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets One of the most important decisions you as a new owner will make is determining which type of business to create. This helps establish whether you will leave the door open to the possibility of partnership … [Read more...]
Why Start A Business? Part Deux
“I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything.” - John Elway Last week we discussed some reasons why you should start a business, all of which spawn from a need or willingness to connect with people and make their lives or businesses better. Here are a few more pragmatic, but nevertheless important reasons for you to open … [Read more...]
Why Start A Business?
“But why, some say, the moon? Why choose this as our goal? And they may well ask why climb the highest mountain? Why, 35 years ago, fly the Atlantic? Why does Rice play Texas?” - John F. Kennedy, Rice Stadium, September 12, 1962 We’ve explored the “what” and “how” of starting a business, but we’ve only scratched the surface of the age-old … [Read more...]
